ASHLEY YOUNG is still hoping to seal a move to Inter Milan this month – even though the Italians are already signing another left-back.
Inter are set to land Roma’s Leonardo Spinazzola in a straight swap for winger Matteo Politano, who is heading to the Stadio Olimpico in the other direction.
Ashley Young is still hopeful of landing a move to Inter MilanCredit: Reuters
But Young, Manchester United’s club captain, believes he is still wanted by the Serie A giants who were hoping to sign the former England international on a free transfer in the summer – but now want him immediately.
Young, 34, also a target of Lazio, has turned down a new deal at Old Trafford but the key is whether both Inter and United can agree a fee.
Inter’s current left-back is Cristiano Biraghi, on loan from Fiorentina, although Conte has been using him as a wing-back because the League title-chasers are playing with three central defenders.
Ex-Chelsea boss Conte is also returning to raid the Premier League with moves for Oliver Giroud and Christian Eriksen.
The Blues are set to collect almost £6m from their old manager for France World Cup winner Giroud.
Inter will pay £4.3m up front with £1.7m in add-ons over the length of a two-and-a-half year deal.
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Giroud in turn will earn around £3.4m as well as giving his Euro 2020 chances a massive boost after falling down the pecking order under Frank Lampard this season.
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has been dispatched to wrap up a deal for wantaway Eriksen as well but the two clubs have yet to agree a fee.
The Italians have only offered £8.5m but Tottenham are holding out for £17m – even though the Dane is out of contract in the summer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
